COURSES

Sports Science Major (62 hours required within the major)

Physical Education Activity Competencies in Sports Science

A total of six activity competencies must be completed to earn
a degree in Sports Science. Physical education competencies are
built into activity courses. A grade of “C-” or better indicates
validation of the Learning Outcome. The instructor will identify
those students who have major weaknesses in the sport skill or
fitness activity and identify opportunities for improvement for
the student.

This program combines knowledge and skills required for
leaders in athletics, sports, recreation, and fitness. By integrat93
ing management and marketing principles with sport and fitness
components, students are prepared for job opportunities in sport
management, recreation, athletics, and fitness settings and/or are
prepared for graduate studies in sport management.

Physical Education, Professional Education, General Education
courses, and a Specialized Learning Outcome requirement
within the Physical Education curriculum comprise this major.
The Teaching Licensure major is approved by the Tennessee
State Department of Education. The required 156 semester
hours for this licensure include 59 semester hours in the Physical
Education, 32 semester hours in Professional Education, and
65 semester hours in General Education. A detail of the course
work is given below.

The Tennessee State Department of Education recommends
that candidates seeking K-12 Physical Education licensure also
prepare for licensure in an additional area.

A total of seven competencies must be validated in the Physical
Education Teaching Licensure Program. Physical education
competencies are built into activity courses and in one theory
course (PHED 360). Grades of C- or better indicate validation
of the Learning Outcome. The instructor will identify those students
who have major weaknesses in the sport skill or fitness
activity and identify opportunities for improvement for the student.

This program of study integrates the general education core,
professional education core, health and wellness education content
area, and a variety of field experiences (practicums and
student teaching). The Teaching Licensure major in Health and
Wellness is approved by the State Department of Education. The
required 149 semester hours for this licensure include 56 hours
in the major, 32 hours in Professional Education, and 61 hours
in General Education.

A number of skills are covered by the Learning Outcome program
within the major. These Learning Outcome requirements
are built into physical education activity courses. A grade of
“C” or better indicates validation of the Learning Outcome. The
instructor will identify those students who have weaknesses in
skills and will identify opportunities for their improvement.

The Tennessee State Department of Education recommends that
candidates seeking licensure in Health and Wellness Education
also develop and prepare for licensure in a second teaching field.

The coaching endorsement may be added to any other program
of study at Tusculum College, the following courses are
required:
ATEP 262 Basic Athletic Training
PHED 115 Community First Aid, CPR, and Safety (1 hr.)Choose any two of the following:
PHED 290 Officiating Games and Sports
PHED 291 Coaching of Volleyball
PHED 292 Principles of Coaching Football
PHED 293 Coaching of Soccer
PHED 294 Coaching of Basketball
PHED 295 Coaching of Baseball
PHED 296 Coaching of Slow and Fast Pitch Softball
PHED 297 Coaching of Cross Country/Track and Field